It can be confusing when ADHD partners start learning more about ADHD and are met with a lukewarm reception from a spouse. What's going on?
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ADHD and Marriage
Learn to thrive in your relationship
Welcome to "ADHD & Marriage"
Helping adults thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
Melissa Orlov blogs about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
Blogs & Tips
Insights and inspiration
What does it take for couples to move beyond ADHD and negative responses to ADHD? Our blogs help you find out. With a balanced, respectful approach, we provide the information, ideas and inspiration both partners need.
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Recent blog posts
You don't have to have stuff everywhere just because one or more of you has ADHD!
Follow this path to get started on managing your ADHD.
Are you an ADHD adult feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you have to do? Too many unfinished tasks floating around? Trouble focusing? Creating a Personal Kanban can help.
Does the ADHD partner in your relationship become defensive, offer excuses and deny wrongdoing when legitimate grievances are raised? Here are some reasons why this could be happening and some tips on how they can be addressed.
Wondering what it might feel like to start ADHD medications? Here are some true accounts from people who describe what it feels like to take their ADHD medications.
Don't let ADHD get in the way of having fun connecting again on a staycation. This post augments a recent NY Times article to make it more relevant for couples impacted by ADHD.
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Community
Share questions & ideas
Living with ADHD can be tough, whether you have it, or are married to it. Share your questions, your confusion, your pain, and your experiences with others who face the same sorts of issues you do. You are not alone!
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Recent forum posts (all topics)
- Adhd is ruining my marriage by: mama2twins 1 min ago
- Charm of a Narciissist by: jennalemone 2 days ago
- ADHD leading to psychosis? by: IsHopeful 2 days ago
- Emotionally Burnt-out by: Alone in Marriage 3 days ago
- A Useful Excersise in Identifying My Triggers by: JJamieson 4 days ago
- So glad I found this site! I'm at wit's end. by: paper tiger 4 days ago
- Re: ADHD husband excessive anxiety, lack of sleep by: dedelight4 6 days ago
- How do unavoidable needs get taken care of if there's ODD in the adult couple? by: Chevron 1 week ago
- I'm the one having an emotional affair by: cant-talk-to-fr... 1 week ago
- Need Advice by: ArtGamer 2 weeks ago
- Sad by: Tori 2 weeks ago
- Responses to Inappropriate behavior by: jennalemone 2 weeks ago
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Seminars & Groups
Learn from our experts
ADHD-impacted relationships are not like other relationships and often struggle. Melissa Orlov, “one of the foremost authorities on ADHD and relationships in the world,” offers an outstanding 8-week phone seminar designed specifically to help couples impacted by ADHD learn to thrive. Our experts also offer self-study courses and coaching support groups for non-ADHD partners, ADHD partners, and for couples. Let us help you on your journey to re-find your love.
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Counseling
With Melissa Orlov
Couples seeking help with the behaviors ADHD encourages in their relationship can work with Melissa Orlov by phone or Skype.
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Books & Resources
Curated for usefulness
Our goal is to help you learn what you need to know to create the loving, healthy relationship you seek. In this section you’ll find the best books for various issues couples impacted by ADHD often face, as well as video interviews, articles and research.
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ADHD Treatment
It's not just about meds
Here’s the good news – research suggests 50-80% of adults with ADHD can significantly improve, or even ‘normalize,’ their symptom management if they create a good ADHD treatment plan. This section provides what you need to know to create an optimized treatment plan for the ADHD partner. Hint – it’s definitely not just about meds.
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For Therapists
Training & more
This section is for counselors, therapists, social workers, coaches, and other professionals who currently work with adults and couples impacted by ADHD, or who would like training to help them improve their skills in this important therapeutic area.
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News
Recent news
Read the press release here.
6/28 - Roberto Olivardia, of Harvard Medical School, will provide a free seminar on healthy weight loss for those with ADHD, compliments of ADDitdue Magazine. He's great - don't miss it!
Melissa recently did a 20 minute interview about resolving parenting issues for couples impacted by ADHD. You can read more and listen at this link.
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If you wish to be notified when the Fall '17 couples seminar dates are posted, please contact Melissa
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